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Next Avenue: How to combat work-from-home loneliness
Market Watch - 9 Dec 2019 19:53
Here are 4 ways for remote workers to deal with feelings of isolation, which can be especially harmful to older workers.
OCC flags risks from banks' tech overhaul, Libor transition
American Banker - 9 Dec 2019 21:00
The agency's semiannual report warned institutions to be mindful of operational risks from the innovation in core banking systems, and detailed supervisory steps to monitor the adoption of a new reference rate.
The 8 best and 8 worst songs of the decade
Business Insider - 9 Dec 2019 20:39
Lorde/LMFAO/YouTube The 2010s were a phenomenal era for music, marked by highlights like Beyoncé's ground-breaking single "Formation" and fan-favorite deep cuts like Taylor Swift's "All Too Well." Other songs, however, ...
Buyout Firm Leonard Green Raises Nearly $15 Billion for Two New Funds
Wall Street Journal - 9 Dec 2019 03:15Tiger Global Cuts Juul's Valuation to $19 Billion
Wall Street Journal - 9 Dec 2019 18:59Veritas Genetics is halting operations in the US
Business Insider - 9 Dec 2019 17:12
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China's Most Indebted Developer Pays Big Dividend
Wall Street Journal - 9 Dec 2019 14:44
Hong Kong-listed property developer China Evergrande Group said Sunday it would finally give shareholders their dividend payout for 2018: $2.7 billion.
Asian shares buoyed by Wall Street rally, but China worry caps gains
Reuters - 9 Dec 2019 08:27
Asian stocks edged up on Monday, catching some of Wall Street's momentum after surprisingly strong U.S. jobs data although regional gains were capped by concerns about China's economic slowdown due to the prolonged Sino-...
Truist rising: With megamerger done, pressure on to deliver
American Banker - 9 Dec 2019 07:01
Cost cutting and systems integrations are short-term priorities, but over time CEO Kelly King and his heir apparent, Bill Rogers, will have to exploit the combined BB&T-SunTrust's revenue potential and prove the biggest ...
The Reasons Low-Volatility Stocks Have Fallen Out of Favor (But Maybe Shouldn't Have)
Wall Street Journal - 9 Dec 2019 05:11
A recent downturn in performance is just a blip in a long record of delivering strong results with less risk.
Japan's Topix ETFs Continue to Attract Cash
Wall Street Journal - 9 Dec 2019 05:01
Spotlight: Japan-focused funds have drawn big inflows from the Bank of Japan and others over the past three years.
The Fed's recent repo crisis was the fault of big banks and hedge funds, new study finds
Business Insider - 9 Dec 2019 20:07
Reuters September's repo-rate spike was driven by big banks and hedge funds, the Bank for International Settlements wrote in a report released Sunday. The overnight lending market relies on four major US banks and their ...
Lufthansa Begins Boarding 'DM Destination' Contest on Instagram
AdWeek - 9 Dec 2019 19:15
Lufthansa kicked off its #SayYesToTheWorld DM Destination contest on its Instagram account. Starting Monday, the airline will post images of nine "surprising" international locations that it flies to--including Amsterdam...
WalkMe raises $90 million to help people navigate user interfaces with on-screen prompts
Venture Beat - 9 Dec 2019 17:09
WalkMe, a digital adoption platform that helps companies integrate on-screen product walkthroughs into their software, has raised $90 million.
These Are The Technologies That Will Transform The 2020s - From 5G To Vertical Farming
Forbes - 9 Dec 2019 17:00
2020 is set to be the year of 5G, shared mobility and new ways of recycling plastic, along with new battery technology and artificial meat.
Study Examines Why Black Americans Remain Scarce in Executive Suites
The New York Times - 9 Dec 2019 07:01
A new report, "Being Black in Corporate America," outlines why diversity and inclusion efforts are falling short for African-American professionals.
Apple will join CES privacy roundtable with FTC and Facebook
Venture Beat - 9 Dec 2019 23:46
Apple hasn't formally attended CES in decades, but will expand its participation by joining a roundtable discussion on privacy at the 2020 show.
Deep Dive: These companies have low labor costs that can turn into a stock payday for you
Market Watch - 9 Dec 2019 22:16
Apple makes this list. So do Netflix and Take-Two Interactive Software.
Six Attributes Investors Look For In Mission-Driven Founders. Why These Also Apply To You As You Build Your Career
Forbes - 9 Dec 2019 22:04
Investors and senior executives look for mission driven people. Six insights.
Here's how 2020's smartphone cameras will improve in photos, videos, and 3D
Venture Beat - 9 Dec 2019 21:49
The next round of smartphones will have professional grade camera features -- and some features not even found in pro cameras.
Dreamhack celebrates 25th anniversary and announces 2020 schedule
Venture Beat - 9 Dec 2019 20:50
Esports events organizer Dreamhack is celebrating its 25th anniversary today by announcing its schedule for 2020, which includes 11 festivals.
Brookings: U.S. urgently needs federal investment to lessen the digital divide
Venture Beat - 9 Dec 2019 20:41
A new Brookings report asserts that closing the dire gap between five concentrated tech hubs and the rest of the country requires federal intervention.